DESN 130 - Fundamentals of Computer Graphics

PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Introduces students to raster & vector based applications as they relate to the CAD field. Demonstrates the knowledge of devices used in the creation and for the output of drawings. Understand the importance of graphics in the design process and how it impacts the design field. These skills are developed by producing work from related applications.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the importance of file management as it relates to the CAD environment.
Recognize the most widely used CAD based file formats.
Develop the basics of scanning and how it impacts CAD.
Learn the fundamentals of digital cameras and their use in the CAD field.
Create and or enhance CAD drawings for product development.
Develop an understanding of both raster and vector based applications.
Recognize hardware components utilized to be effective in the CAD based field.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Pixels
Vector based graphics
Layers
Scanners
Filters
Computer Environment
Digital Cameras
Hardware Components

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DESN 130 - Fundamentals of Computer Graphics